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...ärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the MCA1001 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR MCA1001 has been ...manual. Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS-210 of Conformity certificate for an uncontrolled environment. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may cause undesired operation. Undertegnede NETGEAR...
...ärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the MCA1001 product package. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] NETGEAR, Inc. FCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements SAR Statement The NETGEAR MCA1001 has been ...manual. Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS-210 of Conformity certificate for an uncontrolled environment. The FCC has established detailed SAR requirements and has established that may cause undesired operation. Undertegnede NETGEAR...
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications ...1 Factory Default Settings ...2 Appendix B Understanding Home Networking Assessing Your Speed Requirements 2 Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network 3 Optimizing Wireless Performance 3 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 4 Optimizing Media File Performance 6 Tips for Streaming Video 7 viii v1.0, December 2008
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Appendix A Technical Specifications and Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications ...1 Factory Default Settings ...2 Appendix B Understanding Home Networking Assessing Your Speed Requirements 2 Optimizing the Performance of Your Home Network 3 Optimizing Wireless Performance 3 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 4 Optimizing Media File Performance 6 Tips for Streaming Video 7 viii v1.0, December 2008
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...contact your coax-ethernet adapters. 2. Place your coax-ethernet adapters in case you wish to connect). 1-1 v1.0, December 2008 This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of your NETGEAR dealer. ...Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in suitable areas for installation (near AC power outlets, coax cable wall outlet, and accessible to the devices you need to return the product for installation: 1. To prepare your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters. The MCA1001...
...contact your coax-ethernet adapters. 2. Place your coax-ethernet adapters in case you wish to connect). 1-1 v1.0, December 2008 This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of your NETGEAR dealer. ...Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in suitable areas for installation (near AC power outlets, coax cable wall outlet, and accessible to the devices you need to return the product for installation: 1. To prepare your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapters. The MCA1001...
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... Off • Solid. There is no Ethernet connection. 1-2 Getting to become familiar with the front and back panels. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Hardware Features Before you install and connect your coax-ethernet adapters, take a moment to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter v1.0, December 2008 LED Descriptions Label Power LED Activitya Solid Off Description • Solid. The...
... Off • Solid. There is no Ethernet connection. 1-2 Getting to become familiar with the front and back panels. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Hardware Features Before you install and connect your coax-ethernet adapters, take a moment to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter v1.0, December 2008 LED Descriptions Label Power LED Activitya Solid Off Description • Solid. The...
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1. No link is pressed in, all LEDs are deactivated (see "LED button (Off/On)" on page 1-3). If the LED button on the Coax cable connection. • Off. Connections, Buttons, and Port Item Coax IN connection Coax OUT connection Description Connect coax cable to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-3 v1.0, December 2008 Getting to your...
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-1. No link is pressed in, all LEDs are deactivated (see "LED button (Off/On)" on page 1-3). If the LED button on the Coax cable connection. • Off. Connections, Buttons, and Port Item Coax IN connection Coax OUT connection Description Connect coax cable to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter 1-3 v1.0, December 2008 Getting to your...
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... to activate all LEDs; Coax-Ethernet Adapter Label The label on , the Ethernet and Coax traffic LEDs will go off to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter v1.0, December 2008 if LEDs are on the bottom of the Coax-Ethernet Adapter shows the coax-ethernet adapter's MAC address, serial number, and factory default login information. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-2. Connections, Buttons...
... to activate all LEDs; Coax-Ethernet Adapter Label The label on , the Ethernet and Coax traffic LEDs will go off to Know Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter v1.0, December 2008 if LEDs are on the bottom of the Coax-Ethernet Adapter shows the coax-ethernet adapter's MAC address, serial number, and factory default login information. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Table 1-2. Connections, Buttons...
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual About the MCA1001 Configuration Utility Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters are preconfigured so you can immediately set up security, including encryption type and password • Change channel frequency and diplexer mode • View statistics • Perform a factory reset • Update your network. The utility allows you to then manage the Coax-Ethernet Adapters on your...
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual About the MCA1001 Configuration Utility Your Coax-Ethernet Adapters are preconfigured so you can immediately set up security, including encryption type and password • Change channel frequency and diplexer mode • View statistics • Perform a factory reset • Update your network. The utility allows you to then manage the Coax-Ethernet Adapters on your...
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... 2. Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Ethernet cable 4. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a Cable Modem Note: If you plan to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your network will resemble this section to use your router...
... 2. Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Ethernet cable 4. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a Cable Modem Note: If you plan to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your network will resemble this section to use your router...
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. Figure 2-3 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the power to your router or other device by connecting the provided Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on your incoming cable service. Figure 2-2 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-3 v1.0, December 2008 Disconnect your cable modem from your device.
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. Figure 2-3 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the power to your router or other device by connecting the provided Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on your incoming cable service. Figure 2-2 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-3 v1.0, December 2008 Disconnect your cable modem from your device.
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Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your cable modem device by connecting the provided coax cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Coax OUT connection and cable modem's coax connection. Figure 2-5 2-4 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. Figure 2-4 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to your incoming cable service. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3.
Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your cable modem device by connecting the provided coax cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Coax OUT connection and cable modem's coax connection. Figure 2-5 2-4 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. Figure 2-4 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to your incoming cable service. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3.
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Connect a Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 5. Figure 2-6 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-5 v1.0, December 2008
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Connect a Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 5. Figure 2-6 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-5 v1.0, December 2008
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... 2. Telephone cable DSL modem Internet Router Cable TV Laptop PC MCA1001 Figure 2-7 To install a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a DSL Modem Note: If you plan to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your network will resemble this section to...
... 2. Telephone cable DSL modem Internet Router Cable TV Laptop PC MCA1001 Figure 2-7 To install a Coax-Ethernet Adapter with a DSL modem. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with a DSL Modem Note: If you plan to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, your network will resemble this section to...
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Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the DSL modem by connecting the provided Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on the router. Figure 2-9 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the power to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your router that connects to your incoming cable service. Figure 2-8 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-7 v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to the DSL modem by connecting the provided Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on the router. Figure 2-9 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in the power to the MCA1001 until the last step. 2. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your router that connects to your incoming cable service. Figure 2-8 Note: Do not plug in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-7 v1.0, December 2008 Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Figure 2-10 2-8 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 3.
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Figure 2-10 2-8 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 3.
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...digital video or data loss. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with Multimedia Devices Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-9 v1.0, December 2008 Coax IN 2. To set -top box. After you use : Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: 1. Telephone... cable Figure 2-11 Gaming Console TV Set-top box MCA1001 Note: If you plan to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, ...
...digital video or data loss. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Using with Multimedia Devices Follow the steps in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings 2-9 v1.0, December 2008 Coax IN 2. To set -top box. After you use : Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in this illustration: 1. Telephone... cable Figure 2-11 Gaming Console TV Set-top box MCA1001 Note: If you plan to use a splitter on your incoming cable signal, NETGEAR recommends you have completed these steps, ...
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Figure 2-13 2-10 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Connect a Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your gaming console by connecting the provided Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on your console. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Figure 2-12 2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
Figure 2-13 2-10 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 Connect a Coax-Ethernet Adapter to your gaming console by connecting the provided Ethernet cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet (LAN) port on your console. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a wall outlet or power strip, using the provided power adapter. Figure 2-12 2. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 1.
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Figure 2-14 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to your incoming cable service. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a set-top box by connecting the provided coax cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Coax OUT connection and set-top box's coax connection. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. Figure 2-15 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 2-11
Figure 2-14 Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to your incoming cable service. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 4. Connect the Coax-Ethernet Adapter to a set-top box by connecting the provided coax cable between the coax-ethernet adapter's Coax OUT connection and set-top box's coax connection. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 3. Figure 2-15 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008 2-11
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Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 2-12 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008
Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Note: Be sure to make the coax connection finger tight to ensure there is no signal loss at this connection. 2-12 Using Your Coax-Ethernet Adapter in DSL, Cable Modem, and Multimedia Settings v1.0, December 2008
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... the Resource CD, install the utility on your computer's IP address to be either Windows XP or Windows Vista. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Installing and Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility This section explains how to manage the MCA1001: • Your computer's operating system must be set automatically). Verify that you usually allow your desktop .
... the Resource CD, install the utility on your computer's IP address to be either Windows XP or Windows Vista. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual Installing and Starting the MCA1001 Configuration Utility This section explains how to manage the MCA1001: • Your computer's operating system must be set automatically). Verify that you usually allow your desktop .
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Connect the local MCA1001 to a computer through a router or an Ethernet switch. Figure 3-2 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network 3-3 v1.0, December 2008 Figure 3-1 3. Note: The MCA1001 Configuration Utility will not operate properly if you installed the MCA1001 Configuration Utility using an Ethernet cable, as shown in Figure 3-2. Directly connect the local MCA1001 to the computer on which you connect the local MCA1001 to a wall outlet or power strip. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 2.
Connect the local MCA1001 to a computer through a router or an Ethernet switch. Figure 3-2 Managing Your MCA1001 Coax-Ethernet Adapter Network 3-3 v1.0, December 2008 Figure 3-1 3. Note: The MCA1001 Configuration Utility will not operate properly if you installed the MCA1001 Configuration Utility using an Ethernet cable, as shown in Figure 3-2. Directly connect the local MCA1001 to the computer on which you connect the local MCA1001 to a wall outlet or power strip. Coax-Ethernet Adapter MCA1001 User Manual 2.